Crossroads Middle School

Hello, Crossroads students and families! Our fall Parent Teacher Conferences take place next week Monday and Tuesday evening. During this time, our library will be open with our Scholastic Book Fair. Please be sure to stop in and check out the vast selection of books! Also, our Lost and Found has grown exponentially since the start of the school year! Our clothing rounder of items will be located in the main hallway for everyone to see. Anything that remains after conferences will be donated.

Our PTC is still looking for a few items for our teacher dinner on Monday, October 19th. If you are interested in helping provide anything, please check the Signup Genius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A82AABFFCE9-65691130-staff#/

Have a happy weekend!

GO WILDCATS!!
Lindsey Grinwis and Trevor Chalmers

Crossroads Administration

crossroadsoffice@nvps.net

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7:20 - 2:25 (Doors open at 7:00 am)

Wednesday (delayed start)

8:20 - 2:25 (Doors open at 7:00 am)

Monday, October 19

• Start of Quarter 2
• BASE: Bots of the North - No class this week
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts - 2:30 - 3:30 pm
• 7th and 8th Girls Swim and Dive First Practice - 3:00 - 4:30 pm
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
• PTC Jet's Pizza Fundraiser - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
• Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30 pm
• Competitive Cheer Tryouts in CR Cafeteria - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, October 20

• After School Help - No After School Help this Week
• BASE: Art Club with Mrs. Buys - No Class this Week
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts - 2:30 - 3:30 pm
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts - 3:30 - 4:30 pm
• Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30 pm
• Competitive Cheer Tryouts in CR Cafeteria - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Wednesday, October 21

• BASE: Bots of the North - No Class this Week
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts - 2:30 - 4:00 pm
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts - 4:15 - 5:45 pm

Thursday, October 22

• After School Help - No After School Help this Week
• BASE: Cooking & Baking Club with Mr. Shapiro - No Class this Week
• Student Council Meeting - 2:30 pm

Friday, October 23

• No School for Staff or Students
• Happy Birthday, Mr. Schroder

• Oct 26 - No School for Students/Staff PD
• Oct 27 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Martin
• Oct 28 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Kerry
• Oct 28 - 8th Grade Choir Jazz festival at FHN - Time TBD
• Oct 29 - Career Tour to Autocam Medical, 9:30 - 11:30 am
• Oct 29 - Career Quest Tour - Autocam Medical
• Oct 31 - NEF Spooky Sprint 5K
• Oct 31 - Halloween
• Nov 3 - Student Council Meeting - 2:30 pm
• Nov 11 - PTC Qdoba Fundraiser - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
• Nov 16 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 pm
• Nov 17 - Artiflex Tour 9:30 - 11:30 am
• Nov 19 - PTC Meeting in IMC - 7:00 pm
• Nov 19 - Student Council Meeting - 2:30 pm
• Nov 23 - Crossroads Choir Fall Concert - 7:30 pm

We are fortunate at Crossroads to have an active and extremely supportive PTC. Twice a year, our PTC provides our staff with dinner on one of the conference nights. If you are interested in helping provide anything for our staff, please check the Signup Genius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A82AABFFCE9-65691130-staff#/

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A82AABFFCE9-65691130-staff#/

All parents and athletes must register and complete the information in Final Forms to participate in athletics at Northview. Please be sure to upload you physical to your Final Forms account!

Click here to REGISTER now:

https://nvps-mi.finalforms.com/

To register/view other student clubs/activities, please click on the link below:

https://nvps.revtrak.net/rw-youth-sports-leagues-camps-and-clinics

Cheer Tryout Information

We are looking for any NV girls grades 6-8 who have the ability to swim 25 yards unassisted and are willing to work diligently to become better! No competitive swim experience is required. Swimming is a no-cut sport. The dive team may have cuts.

1st Practice is Monday, October 19, 2026, 3-4:30 pm.

Esports at Crossroads is a chance for student to compete against other schools in the following video game titles: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Rocket League

Our high school Esports program has competed at the highest level, winning multiple top 4 state finishes, one state championship, and one top 10 National finish. This year will mark our 3rd year of middle school esports and our first year with state playoffs being offered.

The league starts the week of September 21st with playoffs beginning November 16th. Students competing will walk to the HS Esports lab for their once/week practice and once/week match day, (TBA at the meeting), and they will also need to maintain good academic standing.

If you have any questions, please email Mark Lago at MLago@nvps.net

Discover your student’s next favorite read! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school. Students can shop during the school day, and the fair will also be open to families during both nights of parent-teacher conferences. Can't make it in person? You can also shop our fair online anytime using the link below. Every purchase helps support our school library and promotes a love of reading. We can't wait to see you there!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/crossroadsmiddleschool

Crossroads Student Council is hoping our school can be involved in helping disabled American veterans this Veterans Day!

Our school is proud to participate in DAV Field of Flags, a nationwide program that invites schools to transform their outdoor spaces into patriotic displays of American flags in honor of Veterans Day.

Each flag represents a local veteran, creating a powerful tribute that brings communities together to recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes while raising critical funds to support ill and injured veterans and their families.

For every $250 we earn, we receive 25 flags! Help us hit our goal of $500! Please see our weekly newsletter for the QR code or scan any of the flyers posted in the hallways! Donations accepted until November 5. Let's honor our Veterans!

The top 5 students who receive the most donations win a pizza lunch from Mrs. Moens! Make sure whoever donates adds your name in the notes on the website!

QR codes on flyers in hallways and here is the link as well: https://support.dav.org/participant/StudentCouncil-Moens

Northview Public Schools has recently updated their policy regarding e-bikes, scooters and other micro mobility devices.

Policy Overview : Policy

• Privilege & Scope: Operating or parking a bicycle, e-bike, scooter, or micromobility device on campus is a privilege for students in grades 5–12. Students must obey all Michigan laws, traffic signs, and directions from school staff or law enforcement.

• Registration: All electric devices (e-bikes and e-scooters) must be registered in the school office before being brought to campus. Registration requires parent/guardian authorization (if under 18), providing vehicle specifications, and displaying an assigned permit.

Campus Expectations & Rules of Use

• Mandatory Helmet Policy: Every student rider must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet while operating a bike, e-bike, or e-scooter on campus.

• Speed Limit: Maximum speed on campus roadways and parking lots is 15 mph.

• Walk Zones: Riders must dismount and walk devices on building-adjacent sidewalks, crosswalks, entrance plazas, courtyards, bus-loading zones, around bike racks, and during busy arrival/dismissal times.

• Building Rules: Riding or bringing devices, chargers, or batteries inside school buildings is strictly prohibited.

• Safety First: Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Reckless riding, stunt riding, weaving, carrying passengers beyond intended design, or towing are forbidden.

• Required Equipment: Devices must have functional brakes, intact class labels, safe batteries (no swelling/damaged wires), and a front white light and rear red light/reflector for low-light conditions.

• Parking & Charging: Devices must be locked to designated bicycle racks or approved administration areas. Do not block doors, walkways, accessibility features, or fire lanes. Charging inside school buildings is not permitted.

• District Liability: NVPS is not responsible for theft, vandalism, weather damage, or other property loss.

The 2027 East Coast Trip Runs from June 7 - June 11, 2027. Includes:

• Transportation via deluxe highway motorcoach
• Three nights accommodations at a first-class hotel
• A visit to the Flight 93 Memorial
• A visit to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s Home
• Visit the Smithsonian Museums
• Witness the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
• A visit to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
• A visit to the Gettysburg Visitors Center
• Dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant
• The famous Gettysburg Ghost Walk
• Tour the Battlefields of Gettysburg
• A Visit/Admission to Hershey Park
• All meals, taxes and tips included, with the exception of $5 per student for our bus driver’s tip, which will be collected the morning of departure

Check out the FULL BROCHURE.

Come out and support the Northview Education Foundation!

Bring some friends and run or walk a 5K to support a great cause.

Additional information at www.northvieweducationfoundation.org or email NEF@NVPS.NET

Register online at NEFSPOOKYSPRINT2026.eventbrite.com

Help support our Mentor Program! Present the linked Dine-in or Take-out voucher at Russ' between 10/12/26 and 10/17/26 and 20% of your total bill will be donated to the Northview Mentor Program.

Fundraiser Coupon

We’re excited to make attending school events easier than ever with GoFan, our digital ticketing system. Buy your tickets online in advance and enjoy quick, cashless entry at the gate — no printing or hassle required. Families can also make cashless purchases at the entry gate if they haven’t bought tickets ahead of time.

Visit GoFan.co and find Crossroads Middle School using this link or the included QR code. Also, download the free GoFan app to keep all your tickets in one place:
📱 Download on the App Store | Get it on Google Play

Scan the QR code below to view all upcoming events and get your tickets today!

Students in grades 7 - 12 and interested families can travel with us for Spring Break 2028 to England and Scotland! Sign up early to get the best price!

Visit the castles of Edinburgh Scotland and the sights and sounds of London, the mystery of Stonehenge, Yorkshire, the Birmingham region, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Where can I enroll?

2028 England and Scotland Enrollment Link: www.eftours.com/3054695ZK

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! Mrs. Buys sbuys@nvps.net

Parents and Guardians have the ability to view their students' course content including due dates, assignments, course modules, etc by creating a CANVAS "Observer" account that is linked to their student(s) account.

CANVAS Account Instructions

All families must complete one registration form for each student to be placed on a bus. If there are any changes, either before or during the school year, submit an additional form with the new schedule request. This will trump any previous request received.

The Kent District Library has compiled a Community Resources Directory of a variety of local organizations and programs.

Community Resources

Sign your permission slip here: Hand2Hand Sign Up

We are pleased to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch to our students! To learn what's on the menu each day, please visit our Food Service web page where we provide an online menu. These menus provide important nutrition facts and allergy information for your review.

We strongly encourage all families to fill out the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application online.

Application

ALL STUDENT RECORDS must be reviewed digitally through Parent Vue. This will include updating student or family information, signing our annual concussion form and signing the technology agreement. For additional questions, please email techsupport@nvps.net.

Please avoid using the front parking lot/bus lane at regular arrival and dismissal times.

Parent drop off is in the parking lot East of the building.

Parent and/or physician (if prescription) permission is required for the school to administer medication to students. Students are NOT ALLOWED to transport any type of medication to school. Both over the counter and prescription medications require a drop off AND completion of the authorization form by parents.

Medication Authorization Form

Crossroads has a very special staff member! Meet Moxie and stay up to date with her! Follow her at: Moxie Goes to Middle School on Instagram

Crossroads Specific Annual Education Report

Crossroads Middle School Website

School Supply List for 26/27

Crossroads "At-A-Glance" (Important Dates and Info)

Crossroads Building Calendar

Final Forms

Transportation

Food Service Department

Lindsey Grinwis, Crossroads Principal

LGrinwis@nvps.net

Trevor Chalmers, Crossroads Assistant Principal

TChalmers@nvps.net